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A garage door that will not open can stop your whole day. You may be late for work. Your car may be stuck inside. Or you may worry that something is broken and unsafe. The good news is that most garage door problems have simple causes. Many issues can be spotted early. In this post, VIP Garage Door Repair will walk you through the most common reasons a garage door won’t open and what you can do next.
Our goal is to keep this helpful and easy to read. Let’s take a clear look at the most likely problems.
Sometimes the fix is simple. Your garage door opener needs power to work. If the door will not open at all, start by checking these things:
Make sure the opener is plugged in. A loose plug can stop the opener from working.
Look at your home’s electrical panel. If the breaker for the garage is off, flip it back on.
If the power is out in your neighborhood, the opener will not work until power comes back.
If everything looks fine but the opener still has no power, you may need a technician to inspect the opener.
This is one of the most common issues. If the wall button works but the remote does not, try the following:
Remote batteries run out faster than most people expect. Swap them with new ones.
Some remotes have a short range. Stand closer to the garage door and try again.
Garage door springs do most of the heavy lifting. When a spring breaks, the door becomes too heavy for the opener to move.
You may hear a loud “bang” when it snaps.
The door may lift only a few inches and stop.
You may see a visible gap in the torsion spring above the door.
Important: Do not try to lift the door or repair the springs yourself. Springs are under high tension and can cause serious injury. Call a trained technician right away.
Cables help the springs lift the door. If a cable snaps or comes loose, the door will not open.
Warning signs
The door lifts unevenly
One side looks lower than the other
You see a loose cable hanging near the tracks
Broken cables can also be dangerous. This repair needs a professional.
Over time, garage door opener motors wear out. You may hear the motor run, but the door won’t move. Or the motor may make no sound at all.
Here are signs the motor may be failing:
The opener runs but nothing happens
You smell something burning
The opener is very loud
The opener works sometimes but not always
If your opener is old—usually 10–15 years—it may be time for a replacement. New models are quieter, stronger, and offer smart features.
A door can come off the track if something blocks it, if a cable breaks, or if the rollers wear out.
How to spot this
You see rollers outside the track
The door is crooked
The door will not move at all
Never try to force a door back onto the track. This can cause more damage and may make the repair cost higher. A trained technician can realign the door safely.
Many garage door problems come from lack of maintenance. A garage door has many moving parts. If you do not lubricate them or inspect them once in a while, they wear out faster.
Reduce sudden breakdowns
Make your door quieter
Extend the life of springs, rollers, and the opener
VIP Garage Door Repair offers maintenance that can keep your door running smooth all year.
When to Call VIP Garage Door Repair
If you have checked the simple things—like power, sensors, and remotes—and the door still will not open, it’s time to call a professional. Some repairs, like springs and cables, are dangerous for homeowners to handle. Our trained technicians can diagnose the issue fast and repair it safely.
We provide:
Same-day service Emergency repairs Spring and cable replacement Opener repair and installation Track alignment Full garage door tune-ups
A garage door that will not open can feel stressful, but the cause is often easy to find. Start with the simple checks. Look at your power source, your remote, and your sensors. If the problem is more serious—like broken springs or cables—VIP Garage Door Repair is ready to help.
If you need fast, safe, and expert service, reach out to VIP Garage Door Repair. We are here to get your door working again and keep your home safe.
